The Organic Nutrients: Building Blocks of Life 1. Carbohydrates 2.Lipids 3.Proteins 4.Nucleic Acids.

The Organic Nutrients: Building Blocks of Life

1. Carbohydrates

2. Lipids

3. Proteins

4. Nucleic Acids

Nutrient Atoms Monomers Polymers Function

Lipids (Non-Polar)

A. Saturated

B. Unsaturated

C. Phospholipid

D. Steroids

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen

(Ratio of H:O is greater than 2:1)

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen

(Ratio of H:O is greater than 2:1)

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen

(Ratio of H:O is greater than 2:1)

Carbon Hydrogen

Oxygen, Phosphorus,

Nitrogen (Ratio of H:O is greater than 2:1)

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen

(Ratio of H:O is greater than 2:1)

1 Glycerol

+

3 Fatty Acids

1 Glycerol

+

3 Fatty Acids

“Triglycerides”

Fats -solid at room temp

- animal lipids

Examples

butter, cream, lard

Long term energy storage

Rich energy source

Insulation

1 Glycerol

+

3 Fatty Acids

“Triglycerides”

Oils-liquid at room temp

-plant lipids

Examples

vegetable, corn,

Long term energy storageRich energy source

1 Glycerol

+

2 Fatty Acids

+

1 Phosphate

Cell membranes Separates inside and outside of cells

4 ring carbon groups Hormones testosterone estrogen cortisone

Cholesterol

Secondary sex traits: males females inflammation

Fluidity of membranes

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Oils (liquid)

Fats (solid)

Waxes

Steroids

- end in “ols”

Energy storage

Richest energy Source

Protection

Water proofing

Hormones

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Saturated Fat Unsaturated Fat

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PHOSPHOLIPID STRUCUTRE

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HYDOPHOBIC ATTRACTION

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CHOLESTEROL

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LIPIDS